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Old 10/06/08, 08:07 PM
 
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Is there something different that you feed goats during the winter? I plan giving extra hay, and they already get alfalfa pellets and boss. Anything else?
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Old 10/06/08, 08:23 PM
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It sounds like you have it covered...just make sure they are getting their minerals too along with extra treats from Santa
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Old 10/06/08, 08:52 PM
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I don't think you have the climate for it, but I grow a couple of acres of wheat in the winter and let them graze it off and on all winter.

This year one of the two acres I sowed into wheat did not do so well, so that won't be as good for me this year.
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Old 10/06/08, 09:34 PM
 
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Are any kidding this winter?
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Old 10/06/08, 10:02 PM
 
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No one is kidding but hopefully will be bread! But I don't start giving them grain until the end of there pregnancy right?
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Old 10/06/08, 10:02 PM
 
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Bread... HAHA.. bred, and yes they free choice vit../ and baking soda!
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Old 10/06/08, 10:27 PM
 
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Yes grain when 100 days bred.

Depending upon how severe your climate is, BOSS alone may no be enough energy for your goats to stay in good condition while bred. Vicki
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